my list is very protein based. i also don’t like to make substitutions for bread because i find it leaves me unsatisfied and results in me eating more of the substitution than i would’ve eaten of the real thing
specifically these ones because they’re so spicy that i can only nibble on them for a few minutes before i have to take a break and drink water to cool my mouth. 25 cals for ~4 pickle slices. beware: these contain high fructose corn syrup
baby goldfish cheddar crackers
only 140 cal for 89 crackers. i usually eat half for a total of 70 cal
70 cal and 17 grams of protein
entire can is only 440 calories and i typically can’t eat all of it in one sitting. filling for extreme hunger days and keeps me warm
entire red bell pepper with 2 tbsp litehouse homestyle ranch
bell pepper is about 37 cal and ranch is 120 cal
deli turkey wrapped around cheddar cheese stick
tillamook cheddar cheese sticks are 90 cal and a slice of deli turkey is 29 cal
hard boiled eggs with sriracha or mustard
hard boiled egg is 77 cal and sriracha and mustard are 0 cal
kings hawaiian roll with morning star spicy buffalo chik patty or boca regular chik patty, mayo, sweet relish, sriracha. feels like eating unhealthy chicken burger but is smaller, healthier, and just as tasty
apple with tbsp nut butter
apple is 95 cals and nut butter is ~ 94 cal
eat a whole tiny carton for only 64 cal
mini flour tortilla with nutella, cream cheese or mascarpone, and berries
mini flour tortilla with mascarpone and chocolate chips plus bananas and pb drizzle
pepperoni wrapped around mozz chz stick
galbani whole milk (whole milk dairy usually contains less added sugar and more protein) string cheese is 90 cal and 3 slices of pepperoni (salami-sized) are 30 cal
chicken salad either plain or in lettuce cups
rotisserie chicken, tzatziki sauce, aioli, finely diced cucumber, mama lil’s spicy peppers, cilantro
rotisserie chicken, diced celery, golden raisins, curry powder, mayo, crushed cashews, cilantro
rotisserie chicken, diced celery, diced apple, quartered grapes, crushed walnuts, dried cranberries, mayo
i make mine with a mix of constellation tomatoes (the mini heirloom twilights are my favorite), mini mozzarella ciliegine marinated in herbs and olive oil, fresh basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzle
hard boiled egg blt bites
1 piece of cooked bacon cut into 4 equal parts, two hard boiled eggs cut in half, a small dab of garlic aioli on each egg half, then add the bacon, a torn piece of lettuce, and half of a cherry tomato on top. super tasty and no bread!
english muffin OR mini bagel avocado toast
toast your english muffin or mini bagel and top with mashed avocado, red chili flakes, cucumber slices, and tomato slices—can also add cream cheese for more protein
shredded carrots, pineapple yogurt, pineapple tidbits, raisins, mixed well
crispy broiled broccoli with lots of seasonings
top with pesto, shredded mozz cheese, sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion crescents, toasted pine nuts, and arugula
refried bean dip with tortilla chips
refried beans, water, sour cream, cheese, salsa, lime juice, corn
smith’s and harney & sons teas
justin’s nut butter packets
1 hard boiled egg mashed with half an avocado, mayo, add plenty of diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and s&p. i eat this with tortilla chips
tomato, creamy mushroom, butternut squash, potato leek, broccoli cheddar, creamy chicken, southwest taco chili
homemade spicy rosemary mixed nuts
these pair SO well with a cocktail. all i do is buy nuts in bulk from the market, warm them in the oven, take them out and coat them in a mixture of plant based butter, cayenne, brown sugar, a bit of salt, and finely chopped fresh rosemary while they’re still hot and OMG i die
spicy cheese crunchies from trader joe’s
a healthier alternative to flamin’ hot cheetos
so many tasty flavors and good source of protein to help keep me full
stumptown cold brew coffee
they have year-round and seasonal flavors like horchata cold brew and x-mas cheer alongside vanilla and chocolate. plus they make these in an oat milk option as well
preferred kale, roasted butternut squash, lightly salted pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, goat cheese, and lemon vinaigrette dressing. add chicken or fish to stay fuller longer
garden lites spinach and egg white frittata
70 cals per frittata. the texture of these kind of reminds me of meatloaf in how dense they are and i find that very satisfying
squeeze pouch apple sauce
great for taking snacks to-go. noka also makes superfood smoothies that are 110 or 120 cal
absolutely love these briney boys. buy fresh from the fancy cheese section of the market
these are EVERYTHING. crunchy, sweet, and only 200 cal for the entire small box
truly, white claw, or bon & viv hard seltzer drinks
pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes
1 medium pancake with 1 tbsp peanut butter keeps me full for a while
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